Features
Selling South Dakota
Gov. Dennis Daugaard promotes his state’s natural resources and public lands to encourage economic development and a sustainable future.
The Remaking of Rec Centers
Seven key elements that hardly existed 15 years ago are having a profound impact on the planning and design of recreation facilities.
Equal Housing, Equal Access
Issues of green access, disparate impacts and residential segregation are highlighted before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Additional Articles
Rescued on a River
Austin Youth River Watch helps at-risk teens develop critical life skills and a lasting commitment to environmental stewardship.
What the Park and Recreation Professional of the Future Needs to Know
NRPA’s President and CEO considers what the park and recreation professional of the future will need to know to succeed in the field.
Teresa Baker: A Park Champion for Diversity
Teresa Baker has made a mission of expanding diversity in national parks and beyond.
Heart Attack Hero
Billy Mahaffey, maintenance supervisor at Dawson County, Georgia’s Rock Creek Park, helps to save a life and proves an unlikely hero.
Can You Dig It?
Selecting the proper earth drills and accessories can make a variety of park maintenance projects quicker and easier.
Professional Development Planner
NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities.
Member Spotlight: Roger Brown
Former NRPA President Roger Brown talks about his long career in the park and recreation industry and what he envisions for the organization’s future.
Camp Programming on a Budget
NRPA Premier Members enjoy fantastic discounts on products from Fun Express.
PRORAGIS to Measure Park and Recreation’s Economic Impact
PRORAGIS will help NRPA and its partners better determine the economic impact of parks and recreation.
Celebrating 30 Years of Park and Recreation Month
How July became National Park and Recreation Month and today’s celebrations.
Safe Swimming in the Big Apple
NYC Parks is making great strides in water safety education and training for its employees and the people it serves.
Lower Liability Standard for Coaches During Competition
Who is liable when a player is injured during competition, and where does the responsibility for that athlete’s health and safety after an injury lie?
Safe Routes to Parks
When citizens have the resources to safely walk to parks, every trip taken by foot is an opportunity to engage in physical activity.
Integrating Evaluability Assessment into Youth Sport Programming
Thinking ahead when developing youth sport programming can lead to more successful endeavors and ease of measurability when analyzing results.
The Opportunity of Justice — for All
Parks & Recreation magazine’s editorial director considers housing equity, parks and recreation in South Dakota, and reinventing recreation centers.
From Simple Sprinklers to Smart Irrigation
Modern solutions help parks conserve precious water while maintaining beautiful grounds.
Notable News
Stay up to date on what’s happening in parks and recreation with the latest news from around the field.
Agency Spotlight: Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department
The Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department is helping to position its home city as one of the 21st century’s metropolitan success stories.
Seeing Crisis as Opportunity
The City of Baltimore Department of Recreation and Parks rises to the occasion amid tense protests.
The Truth About Parks and Dogs
Dog parks are popular draws for pet lovers — here, we highlight that impact with hard numbers.
Archive Throwback: May 1982
Thirty-three years ago, the Land and Water Conservation Fund weighed on the minds of federal legislators, much as it does today.
The Case for LWCF Reform
Rep. Rob Bishop, representing Utah’s first district, talks federal and local land management in terms of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.